13.14.100 Drought Surcharge
(A) Customers will receive prior notification of the standard allotment basis, applicable rates, and the opportunity to request exceptions to the standard allotment basis.
(B) Water use beyond the maximum allowed for each water conservation stage shall be subject to a drought surcharge pursuant to the schedule set forth below. The customer of record may request an increase in this basic allotment as set forth in Section 13.14.110 hereof. Application forms and instructions will be available at the American Canyon City Hall.
(C) In addition to the quantity rates set forth in ACMC 13.06.040.B, each customer shall pay, during each billing period, a drought surcharge for water delivered in excess of the basic allotment as follows:
| 01/01/25 | 01/01/26 | 01/01/27 | 01/01/28 | 01/01/29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | $0.35 | $0.44 | $0.53 | $0.58 | $0.62 |
| Stage 2 | $0.79 | $0.98 | $1.19 | $1.30 | $1.39 |
| Stage 3 | $1.36 | $1.68 | $2.03 | $2.23 | $2.39 |
| Stage 4 | $2.12 | $2.61 | $3.16 | $3.46 | $3.71 |
| Stage 5 | $3.17 | $3.92 | $4.75 | $5.20 | $5.57 |
| Stage 6 | $4.76 | $5.88 | $7.12 | $7.79 | $8.36 |
Customers whose water usage falls in Tier 1 as set forth in in ACMC 13.06.040.B are assumed to have maximized their conservation effort and will not be subject to a drought surcharge if their water consumption is not further reduced.
In addition to the drought surcharge, if drought usage exceeds the allowed allotment, a warning will be issued and enforcement actions may be taken as described in Section 13.14.120.